The Division of Curriculum and Instruction supports evidence-based instructional practices and strategies for differentiated, innovative, and effective teaching and learning based on the State-adopted standards in support of a balanced curriculum for the
whole child.
Georgia Standards
Georgia K-12 teachers in collaboration with post-secondary educators, business and industry representatives, parents, and educational agencies and organizations work to develop challenging and relevant standards. Georgia standards are reviewed on a regular cycle to stay current with our ever-changing, fast-paced, and technological society. All content area standards are available in
SuitCASE and sample instructional resources, are available in
Inspire which can both be located in
GaConnects.
Rules and Guidance
Graduation Rule
Awarding Credit Rule
Official List of State Funded Courses for 2023-2024
Frequently Requested Guidance
Content Area Standards
Professional Learning Opportunities
GaDOE Community
Please visit this link to access the catalog of upcoming
Professional Learning Opportunities (gadoe.org).
Curriculum Supervisors Professional Learning Resources
Teaching and Learning Newsletters
For weekly Teaching and Learning Updates, please subscribe to "Right Now Resources." To read issues from 2021-22 please visit: T&L Newsletter Archives
Instructional Resources for Families and Teachers
In response to COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Education partnered with
Georgia Public Broadcasting to launch the
Georgia Home Classroom. Georgia families and teachers can access K-12 resources produced by Georgia teachers that are aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence.
The Essential Toolkit
We also provide many other
free instructional resources aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE). These resources were selected by GaDOE content area specialists, to be used by Georgia teachers. Please visit
GeorgiaStandards.Org.
Assessment Resources
Frequently Requested Information
Dual Enrollment
For more information about dual enrollment please visit: Dual Enrollment
Teacher Certification
Contact the
Georgia Professional Standards Commission regarding certification at
(800) 869-7775 or email:
mail@gapsc.com.
Home Schools and Curriculum
Georgia Transfer
A partnership of Georgia’s educational organizations whose mission is to make course transfer information available to all Georgia citizens through a
web portal.
Supplemental Information
